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ESSCA
Ecole supérieure des sciences commerciales d'Angers, 1 rue Lakanal - BP 348, 49003 Angers, France
3.94 / 5 based on 180 reviews.
A word from the school:
ESSCA was founded in 1909 by the Catholic University of Angers and has since prepared 7,000 business graduates who now hold prominent positions in France and throughout the world. It entertains close links with the national and the regional business community and collaborates in exchange programs with 72 universities worldwide.
82% of students recommend
180 reviews
180 Expenses reviews of ESSCA
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by sydneysider, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
European Studies, University Agreement
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Perhaps my home country is generally cheaper overall, but the prices for some things in Angers, and France in general, can be ridiculous. Telephone costs were one example, France Telecom became my 'bête noir'. A pint at the James Joyce pub cost 5.50 euros (3.50 at happy hour) and this was typical. A pint in the Pub Voltaire (near Angers GPO) cost 6.50 euros. Accommodation is competitive, and as internationals going through ESSCA for an apartment the 350 euros per month was a premium for a guaranteed apartment. Compared to life in my home country (Australia) France can be quite expensive. A VAT rate of 19.6% did not help at all. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
ESSCA set every international student up with a bank account at Société Générale, in rue d'Alsace. Unfortunately there was only two SocGén auto-teller machines in all Angers that would accept the bank card for cash withdrawals. French banks such as SocGen are fraught with niggly fees which are over the top, be prepared. Save by withdrawing large lumps of cash from your home bank (through Cirrus/Maestro) at the ATMs. Definitely apply for a visa longer than 6 months and apply for the 'Carte de Sejour'. This is essentially residency status, and entitles you to receive rent subsidy from the government through the Société Sociale (the "CAF"). But expect bureaucratic bungling and maybe even an unexplained rejection of your application. Again, ESSCA will help you do this. You should definitely go to the city hall of Angers and apply in person for a 'Carte Partinaire' which will entitle you to half-price bus tickets, cinema tickets, etc; a good saving. Anf get the SNCF '12-25' railcard for cut-price train tickets. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by UNKNOWN, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
I found food to be quite cheap, and nights out were cheap because a lot of students would hold house parties instead of going clubbing. Housing: was more expensive than at home. Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
There is a second hand shop called Eurocash (near the Carrefour on the number 10 bus) which sells second hand household goods such as televisions etc. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Manvendra pratap, ITM, Mumbai, India
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Europe is an expensive continent and france is one of the most expensive country in comparison to back my country india. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Budgeting self expenses is very important,go for major shopping once in a week inspite of shopping everyday,maintain diary and records of each expense weekly and last but not the least decide self needs and priority before shopping. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Nicola, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, Erasmus
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food, housing, nightlife are in general more expensive in France than in Austria telephone more expensive due to international calls (France- Austria) travel more expensive because I travelled a lot in order to visit other parts of France Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Heidrun, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, Erasmus
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the overall living costs are higher in France. I went out much more often and made many voyages. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
Don't use french bank accounts, the fees even for inner-france transactions or payments are enormous compared with Austria, where you nearly py nothing for regular bank activities. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by vilmuke, Universitetas Vilniaus, Vilnius, Lithuania
Business Studies, Erasmus
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In general France is more expensive country for the living, i mean all prices are higher. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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Whent o study abrod almost not posible to save, because everything is new and i was trying to get known everything. And everything costs. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by constance, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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I worked during my study abroad experience Personal spending habits:
I spent more money because the everyday life is much more expensive than in France. The subway and the housing is really expensive in Tokyo. And I was surprised that the public transportation was so expensive in Japan. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Maha, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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An ERASMUS grant Other sources of funding:
Family An ERASMUS grant CAF housing grant from the french state Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
France is more expensive than Austria. But Angers isn´t as expensive than Paris; Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
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sending a fax to Austria costs nearly 5 euros, don´t do this! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Susan, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Business Studies, Erasmus
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I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work Personal spending habits:
Housing was more expensive and at Stratclyde I walk to uni instead of having to take the bus so obviously I spent more on transport! Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Astrid, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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housing was more expensive because you indirectly paid the rent of the summer months when nobody is living in the apartments; of course I traveled more than at home. telephone was cheaper, because I had a phone in my apartment and there was a cheaper tariff from austria to france than from austria to austria (but not vice versa!) Travel, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Nightlife, Overall: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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for cell phones you can choose Breizh mobil which is cheaper This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Michael, ESSCA, Angers, France
Financial Management, Erasmus
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Telephone ! My family called me a lot ! Telephone: was the same price as at home. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
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I had been rubbed my laptop from my appartement ! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Irina, St. Petersburg State University, St. Petersburg, Russia
Business Studies, University Agreement
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Food is expensive in France, i spent more because i travelled a lot. Food, Travel, Overall: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife, Telephone, Housing: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by amol44, INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, MUMBAI, India
Business Studies, EXCHANGE
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LESS IN THESE CATEGORIES AT HOME Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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WELL YES THE CAF FROM FRENCH GOVT FOR HOUSING This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Eszter, Penzugyi es Szamviteli Foiskola, Budapest, Hungary
Business Studies, Independent
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Because of higher living standards, so higher price level in host country. Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Klaus, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
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France is expensive! And you have more time to travel! Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
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rent was pretty high This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Aniko, ESSCA, Angers, France
Business Studies, Independent
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Because of the difference between the living standards. Food, Travel, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Sandra, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Management Science, Erasmus
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I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Isimply was more active Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Stefan, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, Erasmus
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Family Other sources of funding:
Family An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
life costs are higher. Food, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Travel: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
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none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Adriana, CETYS Universidad, Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico
Marketing and Sales Management, University Agreement
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It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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by Christiane, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Marketing and Sales Management, Erasmus
The accessibility of student needs
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Family Other sources of funding:
Government assistance An ERASMUS grant Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food, Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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